Outriders

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a high-end combination that delivers strong 1080p and 1440p performance in Outriders, but struggles to maintain a smooth 4K experience on higher presets. The measured data shows this combo ranks 475th out of 1693 tested configurations, placing it in the top 28% of all systems. While the CPU and GPU are both capable parts on their own, the benchmark results reveal that the RTX 3080’s 10 GB VRAM and the i5-12400F’s six-core design create specific bottlenecks depending on resolution. Below is a breakdown of how this pairing behaves across the four tested presets.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Outriders?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 on High is the sweet spot, delivering 111.5 FPS average. This is nearly double the 4K High result of 56.4 FPS, while still providing significantly better image quality than 1080p.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 perform at 4K Ultra?

A: 4K Ultra is the weakest result in the dataset, producing only 43 FPS average. This is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, indicating the combination is not suitable for maximum settings at this resolution.

Q: Is the i5-12400F holding back the RTX 3080?

A: The CPU’s benchmark percentile is 77, while the GPU sits at 80. In Outriders, the performance scaling from 1080p to 4K suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU is sufficient for mid-range settings.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: Low settings produce 217.9 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 125 FPS. This 92.9 FPS gap shows a substantial performance cost for higher visual fidelity, but both remain well above playable thresholds.

Q: How does this combo compare to similar hardware?

A: The CPU is within 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-8700K's average benchmark score, and the GPU is 0.9% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE. The combo’s rank of 475 out of 1693 puts it in the upper quartile of all tested systems.

Q: Can this system handle 1440p gaming comfortably?

A: Yes, all four presets at 2560x1440 achieve playable frame rates. Even the most demanding Ultra preset averages 82.9 FPS, while High reaches 111.5 FPS, making 1440p the recommended resolution for this hardware.

GPU Role

The RTX 3080’s 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus provides 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is the key factor in Outriders' performance. The GPU has a base clock of 1440 MHz and a boost clock of 1710 MHz, with 8704 shading units and 68 RT cores. The benchmark results show that the GPU’s role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 217.9 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it falls to 43 FPS—a 174.9 FPS drop that is primarily driven by pixel throughput and memory bandwidth demands.

The VRAM capacity appears sufficient for the tested presets, as the data does not indicate any texture-related stuttering. However, the 10 GB allocation is likely a constraining factor at 4K Ultra, where the frame rate drops sharply relative to the 1440p results. The GPU’s 80th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it is a strong performer, but the measured Outriders data shows it cannot sustain 60 FPS at 4K with high-quality settings. The architecture’s Ampere design with 29.77 TFLOPS FP32 compute is well-suited for this looter shooter, but the performance ceiling is clearly defined by the 4K Ultra result.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals how the limiting component shifts across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system produces 217.9 FPS, which drops to 184.5 FPS at 1440p (an 84.7% retention), and then to 105.6 FPS at 4K (a 48.5% retention from 1080p). This pattern indicates that the CPU is capable of driving high frame rates at lower resolutions, but the GPU becomes the bottleneck as pixel count increases.

For High settings, the scaling is more dramatic: 173.9 FPS at 1080p, 111.5 FPS at 1440p (64.1% retention), and 56.4 FPS at 4K (32.4% retention). The 4K High result is particularly telling—it is less than one-third of the 1080p High performance, suggesting the GPU’s memory bandwidth is saturated. The Ultra preset shows the steepest decline, with 125 FPS at 1080p dropping to 82.9 FPS at 1440p and finally 43 FPS at 4K. This scaling pattern confirms that the RTX 3080 is the primary limiter at 4K, while the i5-12400F’s six cores and 12 threads are sufficient to avoid CPU bottlenecks at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides 12 distinct data points across three resolutions and four settings. At 1920x1080, Low delivers 217.9 FPS, Medium produces 191.5 FPS, High yields 173.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 125 FPS. The 1080p results show that even the most demanding preset remains well above the 100 FPS mark, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, the results are 184.5 FPS for Low, 150 FPS for Medium, 111.5 FPS for High, and 82.9 FPS for Ultra. The 1440p data shows a more pronounced gap between presets: the difference between Low and Ultra is 101.6 FPS, compared to 92.9 FPS at 1080p. This suggests that the GPU’s workload increases disproportionately with settings at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly: 105.6 FPS for Low, 78.2 FPS for Medium, 56.4 FPS for High, and 43 FPS for Ultra. The 4K results are the only ones that fall below 60 FPS, with both High and Ultra failing to maintain smooth gameplay. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 62.6 FPS, which is narrower than at lower resolutions, indicating that the GPU is hitting a hard performance ceiling.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 475 out of 1693 tested systems, this pairing sits in the 72nd percentile of all configurations. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 19221 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-8700K, which scores 19210 with a deltaPct of 0.1%. The GPU’s average score of 35787 is within 0.9% of the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE, which scores 36101.

This ranking indicates that the combo is competitive with other high-end pairings, but not at the absolute top tier. The CPU’s 77th percentile ranking versus the GPU’s 80th percentile suggests a slight imbalance, where the GPU has marginally more headroom than the CPU. However, in Outriders specifically, the measured results show that the GPU is the dominant factor at 4K, meaning the CPU’s lower relative standing does not significantly impact the gaming experience at higher resolutions.

The combo’s position in the top 28% of all tested configurations is respectable for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The data suggests that users with this setup should prioritize GPU-bound settings at 1440p, as the CPU is not the limiting factor in this title.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is 2560x1440 with High settings, delivering 111.5 FPS. This configuration provides a balance between visual quality and performance, staying well above the 60 FPS threshold while offering a significant improvement over Medium settings. For users with 1080p displays, Ultra settings at 125 FPS are viable, though High at 173.9 FPS offers a smoother experience with minimal visual compromise.

For 4K gaming, the data indicates that only Low settings (105.6 FPS) provide a comfortable frame rate. Medium at 78.2 FPS is playable, but High at 56.4 FPS and Ultra at 43 FPS fall below the ideal threshold for fast-paced action. The recommendation is to avoid 4K with this combo unless willing to accept reduced settings, as the GPU’s 10 GB VRAM and bandwidth constraints become apparent at this resolution.

The most efficient preset is Medium at 1440p, which produces 150 FPS—a 34.5% improvement over High while maintaining reasonably high visual quality. For competitive play, 1080p Low at 217.9 FPS is the fastest option, but the visual degradation is noticeable. Overall, the data supports 1440p High as the best all-around choice for this hardware combination, offering a smooth experience without sacrificing the visual fidelity that Outriders’ looter shooter gameplay benefits from.